Nilsen, Harold

February 26, 2004

NILSEN, Harold

Harold Nilsen, 95, of Hartford, died on Saturday, (February 21, 2004) at his home. He was the widower of Frida (Holmberg) Nilsen who died in 1989. He was born October 16, 1908 in Stavanger, Norway, son of the late Martin and Sophie (Larsen) Nilsen. He came to the United States as a young man, and had served in the United States Army during World War II. He was an active member at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford since 1953 and sang in the church choir. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Leif E. and Karyn Nilsen of Goffstown, NH; daughter and son-in-law, Karin E. (Nilsen) Head and Roger Head of Omaha, NE; and two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 28, at 11 a.m. at Emanuel Lutheran Church, 311 Capitol Ave., Hartford. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church. Taylor & Modeen Funeral Home, West Hartford has care of arrangements.